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Where ACC Went Wrong, Where UNC Stands in Conference Realignment


Since 2000, there have been some mistakes. During the first round of conference expansion, what did do? Swofford wanted the Atlantic Coast Conference to dominate the Atlantic Coast. The ACC brought in Miami, Syracuse and Boston College. Those are massive TV markets. Unfortunately, New York and Boston are pro sports areas. (Inside Carolina)

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Where ACC Went Wrong, Where UNC Stands in Conference Realignment